Corn powerhouse
Iowa is usually the top corn-producing state in the U.S.
Capital: Des MoinesLargest city: Des MoinesNickname: The Hawkeye StateStatehood: 1846
Iowa at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
145,746 km²
26th largest state
Population
3,241,488
22.4 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 32nd in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
5.7%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$272 billion
$67,321 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
36,301
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
32,472
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+3,829
Births minus deaths
Population change
+23,074
July 2023–June 2024
Iowa data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Iowa
99 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Iowa, United States
Polk County
County seat: Des Moines
497,441
Population
$44,008
Income per capita
$248,400
Median home value
4.4%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 572 mi²
- Population density
- 869 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
99 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Iowa
Hogs outnumber people
Iowa raises more hogs than any other state—several times its human population.
First in the nation
The Iowa caucuses have traditionally opened the presidential nominating calendar.
Between two rivers
Iowa is the only state whose eastern and western borders are both formed by rivers: the Mississippi and the Missouri.